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LF Driver18DS series
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B&C 18DS100
B&C 18DS100 is a 18" 4 ohm LF driver rated at 1500W RMS. The validated T/S data includes Fs 32Hz, Qts 0.24, Vas 157L, Xmax 14mm, sensitivity 95.3dB, plus 1694cm³ Vd and 133 EBP. bits tracks UK vendor pricing, price movement, datasheet links, simulator import data, and similar drivers, with a current best price of £451.78.
Size
18"
Impedance
4Ω
RMS Power
1500W
Sensitivity
95.3dB
98.0dBmanufacturer; using T/S-derived value (2.7dB delta).
EBP
133
Vented alignment
Vd
1694cm³
Frequency response
Manufacturer-provided response plots and related charts.
T/S Parameters
Valid
Fs32Hz
Qts0.24
Qes0.24
Qms10.0
Vas157.0L
Re2.5Ω
Le2.82mH
BL24.3Tm
Sd1210cm²
Mms300g
Xmax14.0mm
SPL95dB
Power1500W
Power Nominal1500W
Impedance4Ω
Min Impedance4.0Ω
F Low32Hz
F High1000Hz
Voice Coil100mm
Flux Density0.70T
Pricing & availability
Price definitionsPrice movement
Best current price
Updated 11 Sept 2026
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£451.78
inc VAT·11 in stock
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Dimensions & Physical
Weight10.5kg
Diameter460.0mm
Overall Depth239.0mm
Cutout Diameter425.0mm
Bolt Circle Diameter442.0mm
Additional Manufacturer Specs
Bl24.3 Tm
Fs32 Hz
Le2.82 mH
Re2.5 Ω
Sd1210 cm² (187.55 in²)
Ebp133 Hz
Mms300 g
Qes0.24
Qms10
Qts0.24
Vas157 dm³ (5.54 ft³)
η02.32 %
ConeRCK18DS1004
Xmax14 mm
Xvar14 mm
SpiderDouble Silicone
Cone ShapeRadial
Pole DesignT-Pole
Winding Depth36 mm (1.42 in)
Surround ShapeTriple Roll
Former MaterialGlass Fibre
Magnet MaterialNeodymium Inside Slug
Nominal Diameter460 mm (18 in)
Winding MaterialAluminium
Magnetic Gap Depth16 mm (0.63 in)
Recommended Tuning35 Hz
Bolt Circle Diameter442 mm (17.4 in)
Recommended Enclosure200 dm³ (7.06 ft³)
Woofer Cone TreatmentTWP Waterproof Both Sides
Baffle Cutout Diameter425 mm (16.73 in)
Flange And Gasket Thickness16 mm (0.63 in)
Air Volume Occupied By Driver10 dm³ (0.35 ft³)
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